Eng
“Both billboards start with a mysterious, pure metallic surface ... and in three week time they transform and the surface is eaten away by rust... except the product that is stainless! Another not so innovative media innovation...”

Eng
“Both TV commercials show a 24H day of an active woman living in Paris. She takes a drink at a fancy terrasse, she walks in the streets, and use her make-up in any situation all over the day. Some images and frames are really identical, and they are dressed in the exact same way, same coat color... coincidence? Be the judge!”

Eng
“I won't say that the whole Mc Donald's campaign (which is great by the way) is a copycat. But this visual deserve some attention because of the strong similarity with a former campaign by TDA Boulder. Food brand + Couple photo + sandwich + eighties out-of-fashion look + man with a mullet cut... strong inspiration or total coincidence? Be the judge!”

Eng
“So, what about this? (as the boss says in both of these TV commercials) This is called a copycat, or a coincidence if you want to make it sound less dramatic. Is it clear or do you need a visual metaphor?”

Eng
“The idea : the apple iphone's safety scan app uses facial recognition technology to detect early warning signs of a potentially fatal stroke. It's exactly the same purpose and concept. Is Cheil Hong Kong agency trying to make some award winning piece of work out of a recycled student idea?”